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Case Reports
. 2019 Dec 31;14(3):68-70.
eCollection 2019.

A not to be missed cause in a child with atraumatic limp

W H Boo  1 , P Y Lee  2
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Case Reports

A not to be missed cause in a child with atraumatic limp

W H Boo et al. Malays Fam Physician. .

Abstract

Children with musculoskeletal symptoms are commonly seen by general practitioners (GPs). Those that present with atraumatic limp pose a particular diagnostic challenge. Although uncommon, Perthes disease (PD) is an important cause of atraumatic limp in children and may result in debilitating consequences if missed. We put forward a case of delayed diagnosis of PD in a child, thus highlighting the need for a greater index of suspicion among GPs in approaching any child with a limp.

Keywords: Child; Delayed; Diagnosis; Limp; Perthes.

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Figure 1. Pelvic x-ray with an anteroposterior view.
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